Liverpool vs Man City - WSL preview: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
By Sean Walsh
Liverpool have another chance to prove their worth as disruptors in the WSL title race this weekend when Manchester City come to town.
Matt Beard's Reds gave champions Chelsea quite the scare in midweek, taking the lead early on at Kingsmeadow and only falling to a defeat courtesy of an 87th-minute goal from Sam Kerr.
That result was to the detriment of Man City, who are now only a point ahead of the Blues but have played two games more.
Gareth Taylor's side still remain three points behind table-topping Man Utd and will almost certainly need to have a perfect record until the end of the season to stand a chance in their quest for top spot.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of this one.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Man City on TV/live stream
When is kick off? Sunday 7 May, 14:00 (BST)
Where is the match being played? Prenton Park
What time does TV coverage start in the UK? 14:00 (BST)
Referee? Jane Simms
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
UK | FA Player |
International | FA Player |
Liverpool team news
Beard has confirmed that Leanne Kiernan is back in contention having missed much of the season with an ankle injury. Captain Niamh Fahey is expected to return, too.
At his pre-match press conference, he was also able to provide updates on Ceri Holland, Fuki Nagano, Yana Daniels and Megan Campbell.
"We'll check on Ceri today with her neck. Fuka, we’ll assess again today; she should be available," Beard began.
"Niamh trained on Tuesday and Leanne Kiernan trained on Tuesday. They'll both be in today and training tomorrow, so hopefully they will be available for selection.
"I don't know how long they'll be available for but it's great just to have them back on the training pitch and in and around the girls.
“I think Yana and Meg will both be out and, as I said, we just need to assess Ceri's neck today."
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Man City team news
Taylor revealed at his own press conference that Mary Fowler will be assessed late on Friday after she suffered a heavy fall against Reading last week.
Alanna Kennedy is nearing a return to action but it is more likely to come once this fixture is in the books.
Liverpool vs Man City score prediction
Though Liverpool put up a tremendous fight against Chelsea and their form from March through to April was generally impressive, they remain totally mired in the bottom half for a reason and relied on that run to escape the relegation scramble.
Man City have been ruthless for much of the WSL season and have scored ten goals in their last two games alone, though were beaten in their last two away games and need to rediscover that formidable touch on the road.
Prediction: Liverpool 0-2 Man City